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Chapter 144

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The speech contest began promptly at 2:00 pm. The auditorium was packed with students, while six teachers sat as judges in the front row.

Lily, the first contestant to take the stage, seemed particularly nervous. Despite the chilly early November weather in Norburgh, she stood on the stage in a sky–blue strapless dress, facing the vast audience.

Her voice quivered uncontrollably, perhaps due to the cold or her nerves, prompting laughter from her peers.

However, being a member of Class A for two consecutive years, Lily possessed a solid grasp of Terranish, though her pronunciation wasn’t flawless

Despite some stumbling due to her anxiety, she managed to complete her speech. The judges awarded her a score of 80, given that she was the Inaugural contestant

title were slim, Lily found some comfort in her score of 80, considering her nervous performance. She believed that other contestants might

the contest unfold from the backstage prep room, her

contestant number 17, took the stage in his impeccably tailored black suit and styled hair, he immediately drew screams from the female

recognized as the top student in the school, Christopher had put considerable effort into improving his Terranish over the years, aided by his frequent travels

Christopher captivated the audience with

is… 95 Ladies

applause, cheering for Christopher to

score. While Christopher might excel academically,

the stage, she glanced toward the hallway, still no sign of Hera.

feathered dress, Ondy walked onto the stage

descended from the stage, she greeted him with a blush, “Congratulations on the highest score, Christopher.”

“Christopher hurried past her,

reassuring herself that the Belle title would be hers it she could achieve a

the male students in the audience showered her with whistles. As a member

end, her graceful performance and well–written speech won her

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